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Vectra C OPC by JMS Racelook

Already in the series condition the optics of the Vectra C OPC is extremely sporty, optical revaluation is vey difficult with this vehicle. However the JMS distributor  Hipo autotechnology gave out now a last fine modification to the Vectra C. First the vehicle with special H&R springs became the front axle 45 and Rear axle 35mm axle lower (price 198.90 euros) and provides for an optimal Road-hugging property in combination with the original absorbers of the OPC `S. The car is equipped

Maserati love their lady clients

Maserati GB hosted a very special ladies day for a second year at London’s most exclusive Club: the Hurlingham. The Maserati ambassador/supermodel Jodie Kidd and the milliner Cozmo Jenks joined the Maserati lady clients as they attended Salon Prive Ladies’ Day at the Hurlingham Club. The first stop was Rene Caovilla’s store on Old Bond Street, London, where clients were treated to a private preview of Rene Caovilla’s stunning new Autumn Winter 09/10 shoe collection, and were also able to admi

Alfa Romeo Brera “Italia Independent” Unveiled

Porto Cervo (Olbia) provided a stunning backdrop for the unveiling of the Alfa Romeo Brera “Italia Independent”, a new Limited Edition version of 900 that is due to go on sale first in Europe and then in Japan and Australia. It will be available to order from September in Italy, with a list price starting at € 32,200 e

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Lotus City Car Concept Design

Recently at the automarket, buyers are downsizing their vehicles and engines to save money and fuel, and the purchases of city cars are on the rise. The ”Automotive Engineer” magazine asked Russell Carr, head of Lotus Design – How they see the future and how could they improve on the Smart ForTwo and Toyota iQ? A month after that the first sketches of the future Lotus City Car are already here along with new innovative and radical ideas. The future city car is about to carry up to four peo

Hennessey 2010 Camaro 2SS HPE550 with chrome Magnuson supercharger

This Supercharged HPE550 black manual 2SS Camaro is one of the first to get a production chrome Magnuson supercharger system from Hennessey, along with the high-flow fuel injectors, stainless steel cat-back exhaust, HPE cold air induction system and HPE dyno tune that comes as part of the HPE550 package. Plus, it also received the optional 20-inch wheels (using factory tires) and modified engine cover. The Camaro is on its way to Ressler Chevr

Project Kahn McLaren SLR Carbon

The McLaren SLR Carbon is the ultimate race car for the road and Project Kahn have made this vehicle even more impressive. With its stealth exterior styling and Carbon fibre technology magnesium alloy wheels, the Project Kahn SLR Carbon is the perfect exotic road car. Specifications: Wheels & Tyres Kahn Carbon F1-X 9x20 front 10.5x21 (Designed to accommodate original centre cap) Kahn valve caps Interior Components Project Kahn interior conversion Paintwork & Finish

2010 Camaro TRANSFORMERS Special Edition

Fans of the new Camaro and the blockbuster TRANSFORMERS movies can now combine their love of the car and the films with the Chevrolet Camaro TRANSFORMERS Special Edition announced today at Comic-Con in San Diego. "When the first TRANSFORMERS movie was setting box office records, we had countless customers asking to purchase the 'BUMBLEBEE' Camaro," said Karen Rafferty, product marketing director, Chevrolet. "Now, they can buy one with the new Camaro TRANSFORMERS Special Edition. Streets all over North America wi

2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro Pricing Announced

Audi today announced that the U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the highly anticipated 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro V10 sports car will start at $146,000, with shipments to authorized Audi R8 dealerships across the country beginning this week. Audi said the MSRP for the 2010 Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro will start at $114,200, unchanged from the base prices for 2009 models: 2010 R8 5.2 FSI® quattro® (V10) pricing (excluding $1,200 destination charge, taxes, title, options and dealer charges): R8 5

Holland & Holland Range Rover by Overfinch announced

It was announced simultaneously today at the Game Fair and Salon Privé that Holland & Holland, makers of the world’s finest sporting guns and Overfinch, designers and manufacturers of exclusive Range Rover enhancements since 1975, are joining forces to create the ultimate luxury off-roader. The Holland & Hol

Public Driving Debut for the Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid at Rolex Monterey Races

The Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid will make its public driving debut during the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races on Saturday, August 15, just 19 months after being unveiled as a concept car. It will be the first time a PHEV has appeared on track at the event. The Fisker Karma will also be on display at Concorso Italiano on Friday, August 14, alongside the Karma Sunset hardtop convertible concept. The Karma Sunset will again be on display at

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Ford Mustang AV-X10 "Dearborn Doll"

Ford Motor Company created a truly one-of-a-kind vehicle, the Mustang AV-X10 “Dearborn Doll,” to be sold at auction during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) 2009 AirVenture Oshkosh, the world’s greatest aviation celebration. Ford is the exclusive automotive partner with EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and all of the proceeds from the sale will benefit the Young Eagles organization. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh will be held from July 27 to Aug. 2 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. T

X-Bow Power Upgrade Endorsed By KTM

KTM X-BOW owners wishing to take the extraordinary performance of their ‘Ready to Race’ sportscar to the next level can now benefit from a significant power upgrade. Developed by engine tuning experts ABT Sportsline, the upgrade will raise the already-potent X-BOW’s peak power to an impressive 300bhp (from 240bhp in standard tune) and boost torque to a formidable 400Nm (from 310Nm), lifting the vehicle’s power-to-weight ratio to 380 bhp per tonne. Crucially, the ABT upgrade delivers these in